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Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian

Jakov

Boy
Meaning

Jakov means he who supplants or May God protect.

Demographic Rank #502 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic Ja-Kov
Syllables 2
Starting Sound J
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Jakov

Aa
IPA Notation /jʌkov/
Transliteration Jakov
Root Representation Jakov
Script Form Jakov
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Jakov

5 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Explorer (Ruling Number 5)

Core Personality Traits
Adaptability Curiosity Dynamic Spirit

Name Specifications

Origin / Region Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian
Category Croatian
Gender Boy
Name Length 5 Letters
Family Matching

Sibling & Twin Name Combinations for Jakov

👦 Brother Name Ideas

Adrijan A variant of Adrij, meaning "one who belongs to the Mountains". Alojz Alojz means Famous Warrior. Alojzije Alojzije means famous warrior.

👧 Sister Name Ideas

Adrijana Adrijana means croatian variant of Adriana or From Adria. Agata Agata means good or agate. Agneza A lovely baby name of Croatian origin, traditionally chosen for girls.

✨ Twin Name Pairs

Jakov & Jaagup Boy
Jaagup means estonian form of Jacob or supplanter.
Jakov & Jaak Boy
Jaak means one who holds the heel.
Jakov & Jaakkima Boy
A lovely baby name of Finnish (Rare) origin, traditionally chosen for boys.
Rhythm & Flow

Recommended Middle Names for Jakov

Jakov'Elî
'Elî means ascension, My God, My God is an oath, or torch.1 Syllables
JakovAaden
Aaden means fire or little fire.1 Syllables
JakovAage
A variant of Aaget, meaning "Diamond".1 Syllables
JakovAali
Aali means high, lofty, or sublime.1 Syllables
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Jakov

Rhythm Cadence

Trochaic (Balanced Double Stress)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

Rhyming Suffix Matches
Dov Iyov Khosrov Yaakov
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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Jakov

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian Naming Standard
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Jakov

What does the name Jakov mean?▼

The name Jakov means "Jakov means he who supplants or May God protect.".

What is the origin and category of the name Jakov?▼

The name Jakov has origins in Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian naming customs and is categorized under Croatian.

How do you pronounce Jakov?▼

The name Jakov is pronounced Ja-Kov (/jʌkov/) with 2 syllables.

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Aaden Boy

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